Dissertation Process Worksheet
\nUpdated January 4th, 2021
\nThis worksheet was created to help PhD students keep track of the various steps to completing the dissertation. Every student\u2019s journey is a little different, so it is important to also follow the guidance of your academic advisors and your supervisory committee, when formed.<\/p>\n
Forms and Guides
\nAll documents, guides, and forms for the dissertation process are found at http:\/\/academicguides.waldenu.edu\/researchcenter\/osra<\/p>\n
All documents for the IRB application are found at http:\/\/academicguides.waldenu.edu\/researchcenter\/orec\/application<\/p>\n
Step 1: Committee Formation and Prospectus Development
\n\u00b7 Review your Program of Study, or discuss with academic advisors, to determine when you need to start your prospectus. At least two quarters prior to this time, complete the Dissertation Premise (see Dissertation Premise Guide for details).<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Receive your dissertation supervisory committee assignment, following the steps outlined on the Capstone Committee Process page of the Center for Research Quality website, and receive notification from MyDR\/Workflow.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Finalize your prospectus, such that it meets all the quality indicators on the Prospectus Dissertation Rubric and submit to MyDr\/Taskstream for your committee to review.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Committee members evaluate your prospectus and complete their rubrics in MyDr\/Taskstream. Once approved, the program director receives a workflow notification to complete their review in Taskstream.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 The program director or his\/her designee completes the prospectus review in MyDr\/TasksStream.<\/p>\n
Step 2: Proposal Development and Approval Process
\n\u00b7 Work with your full committee to complete your dissertation proposal (the first three chapters) using the Dissertation Checklist that aligns to your methodology and the PhD Dissertation Template (6th ed.), which is available on the Writing Center website, to support development.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 When the dissertation proposal is ready for committee review, you upload it to Taskstream along with a copy of the Turnitin report and the Dissertation Checklist, which you need to complete.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Check your MyDR Landing Page to see if a URR has been assigned. If one has not, request a URR using the URR Request Form which is available on the OSRA PhD Dissertation Process and Documents page.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 When the dissertation proposal is approved to move forward by your dissertation supervisory committee, the chair reconciles the Dissertation Minimum Standards Rubrics from each committee member and attaches the proposal document in Taskstream along with the Turnitin report and the Dissertation Checklist, which you need to complete. The URR receives a workflow notification to complete his or her review in Taskstream.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 If revisions are requested by the URR, work with your chair and second committee member to address each revision. You then resubmit the proposal to Taskstream.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 After the proposal has been approved to move forward (the chair, second committee member, and URR have rated all areas of the Dissertation Minimum Standards Rubric as \u201cmet\u201d), your chair works with you to move forward with the oral conference for your proposal.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Find a date and time available for your committee members to hold an oral conference and give the time to your committee chair. Note that the request for an oral conference call must be made at least 3 business days prior to the requested date.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Receive confirmation from Workflow that your conference has been scheduled. All call information will be found on your landing page.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Participate in and pass your oral conference. Make any remaining updates requested by your committee.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 You and your committee receive notification by Workflow and your landing page concerning the approval of the proposal.<\/p>\n
Step 3: IRB Approval Process and Data Collection
\n\u00b7 Complete your IRB application with feedback from your chair and\/or methodologist.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 After receiving approval of your proposal, submit your IRB application and all supplemental materials to IRB@mail.waldenu.edu.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Complete any revisions requested by the IRB.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Receive IRB approval and Notification of Approval to Conduct Research.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Conduct your study.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Begin preparing the final document by updating your proposal to be written in the past tense.<\/p>\n
Step 4: Dissertation Completion and Approval Process
\n\u00b7 Work with your dissertation committee to complete the remaining two chapters, using the Dissertation Checklist that aligns to your methodology and the PhD Dissertation Template (6th ed.), which is available on the Writing Center website.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 When the dissertation is ready for committee review, you upload it to Taskstream along with a copy of the Turnitin report and the Dissertation Checklist, which you need to complete.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 When the dissertation is approved to move forward by your dissertation supervisory committee, the chair reconciles the Dissertation Minimum Standards Rubrics from each committee member and attaches the dissertation document in Taskstream along with the Turnitin report and the Dissertation Checklist, which you need to complete. The URR receives a workflow notification to complete their review in Taskstream.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 If revisions are requested by the URR, work with your chair and second committee member to address each revision. You then resubmit the dissertation to Taskstream.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 After the dissertation is approved by the URR to move forward, the Form and Style review takes place.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 If you haven\u2019t done so already, please ensure that you have submitted your Graduation Application. The Graduation Application is located on the Student Services tab of your myWalden portal.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Receive results of the Form and Style review from the dissertation editors.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Make all changes required by the Form and Style review.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Find a date and time available for your committee members to hold an oral conference and give the time to your committee chair. Again, the request for an oral conference call must be made at least 3 business days prior to the requested date.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Receive confirmation from Workflow that your conference has been scheduled. All call information will be found on your landing page.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Participate in and pass your oral conference and make any required revisions that have been requested by your committee.<\/p>\n
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\u00b7 Submit a copy of your dissertation to Taskstream for committee and URR final quality review.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 If revisions are requested by the URR, work with your chair to address each revision. You then resubmit to Taskstream.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Receive notification of URR approval via Workflow and your landing page.<\/p>\n
Step 5: Final Steps Prior to Graduation
\n\u00b7 Receive confirmation that your abstract has been submitted to the chief academic officer (CAO).<\/p>\n
\u00b7 If revisions are requested by the CAO, work with your chair and URR to address each revision. Once revisions are complete, you resubmit to Taskstream.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Receive final approval of the dissertation from Workflow. Receive your final CAO Endorsement\/Approval page from the OSRA.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Complete submission to ProQuest, per instructions from Workflow\/OSRA.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 If revisions are requested on your submission, work to complete these and resubmit to ProQuest.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Receive confirmation that your ProQuest submission has been accepted.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Complete and return Survey of Earned Doctorates.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Receive confirmation from graduation@mail.waldenu.edu that your degree audit has been completed.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Review my WaldenAlumni for more information on attending commencement. Remember, if you want to participate in graduation ceremonies, approval of your dissertation and your final degree audit must occur at least one quarter before the term in which the ceremony occurs.<\/p>\n
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Worksheet for the Dissertation Process was last updated on January 4th, 2021.<\/p>\n
This worksheet was intended to Help PhD candidates in keeping track of the many milestones in the dissertation completion process. Because each student’s path is unique, it’s critical to follow the advice of your academic advisors and supervisory committee, if one has been constituted.<\/p>\n
Forms and Instructions<\/p>\n
All documents, guides, and forms for the dissertation process are found at http:\/\/academicguides.waldenu.edu\/researchcenter\/osra<\/p>\n
All documents for the IRB application are found at http:\/\/academicguides.waldenu.edu\/researchcenter\/orec\/application<\/p>\n
Step 1: Committee Formation and Prospectus Development<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Review your Program of Study, or discuss with academic advisors, to determine when you need to start your prospectus. At least two quarters prior to this time, complete the Dissertation Premise (see Dissertation Premise Guide for details).<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Receive your dissertation supervisory<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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